Is CVE-2022-26485 actively exploited?

Yes. CVE-2022-26485 is listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, which means exploitation in the wild has been confirmed.

Can CVE-2022-26485 be exploited remotely?

The attack vector of CVE-2022-26485 has not been classified yet.

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2022-26485?

CVE-2022-26485 has not received a CVSS score yet.

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HIGHCISA KEVIN THE WILD

CVE-2022-26485

Published: March 7, 2022

EPSS:7.07%probability of exploitation in 30 daysPercentile:91.3th

Official Description

Mozilla Firefox contains a use-after-free vulnerability in XSLT parameter processing which can be exploited to perform arbitrary code execution.

NVD Source

CISA KEV Advisory

Mozilla Firefox Use-After-Free Vulnerability

Mozilla Firefox contains a use-after-free vulnerability in XSLT parameter processing which can be exploited to perform arbitrary code execution.

Added to KEV: 2022-03-07Federal patch deadline: 2022-03-21

Required Action (CISA)

Apply updates per vendor instructions.

Technical Analysis

CVE-2022-26485 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.

Exploitation requires some privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.

CISA has added CVE-2022-26485 to the Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, confirming active exploitation in the wild. U.S. federal agencies are required to patch this within the mandated timeframe, and all organizations should treat remediation as urgent.